Sonny's Jewellers Blog
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Sapphire Jewellery Buying Guide
Sapphires are exquisite gemstones belonging to the corundum mineral species, just like rubies. While rubies are known for their red colour, sapphires encompass a wide spectrum of hues, including blue,...
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Peridot Jewellery Buying Guide
Peridots are captivating gemstones belonging to the mineral olivine, known for their mesmerising olive-green to bright green colours. Formed deep within the Earth's mantle, these gems boast a significant hardness...
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Sonny's Jewellers Store Director Named Inspiring Independent of 2023
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our store director, Sonny, has been named as one of the Inspiring Independents of 2023 by Professional Jeweller. This prestigious honour applauds individuals who go...
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Tanzanite Jewellery Buying Guide
Tanzanite is a captivating and relatively rare gemstone renowned for its mesmerising blue-violet hue and exceptional clarity. Tanzanite is celebrated for its remarkable trichroism, a phenomenon where it displays varying...
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Aquamarine Jewellery Buying Guide
Aquamarines, the alluring gemstones of the beryl family, are renowned for their captivating hues that mirror the tranquility of the sea. With colours ranging from serene sky blue to enchanting...
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A guide on chains and their different types
Chains are probably the most essential piece of jewellery in any ones collection. However it can be hard for you to decide what chain style you would like to purchase...
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10 Top Tips when purchasing Jewellery for a Christmas Gift
Purchasing jewellery to gift to a loved one in your life can be the most lovely gesture but can also be an extremely daunting task. You may ask yourself, what...
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Which gemstone is suitable for me on my birthday?
Gemstones are and will always be a lovely gesture to wear as many people believe they have meaning and actual spiritual connections behind them. And that’s totally fine, if you...
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How do I know if my gemstone ring is real?
There are two types of natural gemstones, Organic and Inorganic. Organic gemstones are formed and produced by living organisms such as pearl, amber and coral. Inorganic gemstones are minerals formed...
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Re-making (re-modelling) a ring, how much does it cost?
The possibilities are endless when it comes to re-making or re-modelling a ring. It all comes down to the type of ring that is going to be re-made. Another consideration...
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Emerald cut vs Emerald stone - what is the difference?
Remaining as one of the most popular diamond cuts since the 1920s, the emerald diamond cut is used within many different jewellery designs, such as engagement rings, necklaces and earrings. However, the...
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Is rose gold jewellery real gold?
Find out more about rose gold jewellery. Sometimes also named pink or red gold, it is created with a blend of yellow gold and other materials and is a popular...